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Wizardry takes a dark turn in newest 'Harry Potter'
LONDON – Storm clouds are gathering over the world's most famous wizard in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth film to be adapted from J.K. Rowling's magical saga. Daniel Radcliffe's teenage Harry has acquired stubble on his … more
Exhibits explore change
Opening at the Sumter County Gallery of Art on Thursday night at 5:30 are discrete exhibitions by two artists with connections to the region: Christopher Clamp, a Leesville native, and Brian Rust, a professor at Augusta State University. Clamp has … more
Out & About
If you missed the SUMTER COUNTY GALLERY OF ART'S last exhibition, "Force of Nature," you missed one of the most intriguing shows in the state in recent years. The exhibition of works by 10 top Japanese artists closed Friday to make room for the … more
Fast pickin' at Opera House
The Scape Ore Bluegrass Company was such a big hit when it played ETV's "Bluegrass Express" last July, producer Bruce Mayer is bringing them to the Sumter Opera House for an encore Thursday night. The free concert, which will be taped for … more
Brooke Astor to leave art, money, diamonds
NEW YORK (AP) – After a long life in the public eye, philanthropist Brooke Astor has written her own epitaph: "I had a wonderful life." Those words are to be inscribed on the 105-year-old socialite's tombstone when she dies, under the terms of … more
Around Town
SUMTER DAV CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS WILL FILL OUT VA CLAIMS for all veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the VA Medical Clinic, 407 N. Salem Ave., Sumter. Call (803) 938-9901. THE SUMTER GAMECOCK CHAPTER 5 OF THE DAV will have certified … more
Calloway-Jordan
FLORENCE — Gail Elizabeth Calloway and John Talbert "Tab" Jordan were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at St. Luke Lutheran Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vinson Lewis of Orangeburg, Mrs. Linda … more
A tisket, a tasket, make a pretty basket at the museum
They are almost lost arts — basket weaving and making candles, biscuits and herb vinegars — but in the 18th century and even later, having these skills was a necessity for many people in the Sumter area. Last Wednesday, a group of 20 young … more
Tumbling to the challenge
For the second time in just three years, Miss Libby's Elite Stars gymnastic team will compete in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Gymnastics Championship. The achievement is based on their showing at the state USAG (United States of America … more
'The Secret' in a long line of 'new thought'
CHICAGO – In the back of her best seller, "The Secret," author Rhonda Byrne lists the biographies of 29 "teachers" whose wisdom inspired her book. Mixed among the color photos of such people as "Chicken Soup for the Soul" author Jack Canfield, … more
McArthur-Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Legrande McArthur and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eugene Phillips Jr. announce the engagement of their children, respectively, Whitney Michelle McArthur and Dr. Ernest Eugene "Trey" Phillips III, all of Summerton. The bride-elect is the … more
Medical Reserve Corps needs prepared volunteers
In the hours and days following the collapse of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, countless medical volunteers and first responders poured into New York City ready and willing to assist. Unfortunately, most were turned away because there was no … more
What can hospice do for you?
Almost everyone has fears and concerns relating to what exactly their last moments of life will be like. Everyone has said at one point or another in the course of their lifetime that "If I have to go, I'd rather die (in my sleep, at home, with my … more
Hill-Freeman
Susan Michelle Hill and Ithel Emanuel Freeman were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Glenn Hill of Sumter, and the granddaughter of … more
12th annual Jammin' in July presents music variety
CAMDEN — The Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site will host its 12th Jammin' in July 2007 Music Festival from 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. The evening will feature seven midlands bands, including the Black Bottom Biscuits, a bluegrass band … more
Heimbrook-Shofner
Col. and Mrs. Robert Carl Shofner Sr. of Sumter, currently stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, announce the engagement of their son, Robert Carl Shofner Jr., to Erika Lucille Heimbrook of Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. … more
Blackmon-Moulton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blackmon Sr. of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Arlee Blackmon of Columbia, to Frederick Babcock Moulton Jr. of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Babcock Moulton Sr. of Sumter. The bride-elect … more
Daughrity-Bochman
Mrs. Sheila D. Coker of Turbeville and Mrs. Julie Hodge Bochman of Sumter announce the engagement of their children, respectively, Heather Nicole Daughrity of Turbeville and Graham Patton Bochman of Sumter. The bride-elect is also the daughter of … more
Leatherman-Allen
FLORENCE — Sarah Ada Leatherman and Raymond Keels Allen Jr. were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Central United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Sen. and Mrs. Hugh Kenneth Leatherman Sr. of Florence, and … more
Crabbe-Kennelly
COLUMBIA — Christina Lynn Crabbe and Brian Faires Kennelly, both of Columbia, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Mark MacGregor Crabbe and Linda Swain … more
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